Including all voices and finding those that are missing
This year, CAMH reinforced our commitment to improving easy access to mental health care and placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of our work. We aspire to create a world where Mental Health is Health for everyone.
Rapid expansion of virtual care
With more people reaching out for mental health support, CAMH was able to leverage our leadership in telemental health to deliver timely virtual care to those in need. Through virtual care, patients have more flexibility, shorter wait times, seamless communication with clinicians and the ability to receive care securely no matter where they live.
Dismantling anti-Black racism
In February 2021, CAMH launched Dismantling Anti-Black Racism, a strategy that includes 22 actions to decrease anti-Black racism at CAMH by 2022. Anti-Black racism has traumatic impacts that increase mental illness in Black populations. Black people in the Greater Toronto Area are more likely to report poor mental health than people who are not Black, and Black people in Ontario are more likely to access mental health care through emergency or police services.
Outlined in the strategy, which will continue to evolve over time, are clear and measureable goals to dismantle anti-Black racism at CAMH. The strategy also highlights key partners, both internal and external, critical to achieving success.
<span style="font-size: 32px;">Growing evidence from Canadian studies and from our own analysis of CAMH data shows differences in the risk of mental illness and outcomes of care for Black populations. Unfair and unjust treatment have no place in our mental health system and CAMH is committed to ensuring that anti-Black racism is eliminated.</span>
Dr. Kwame McKenzie, Director of Health Equity, CAMH
The gift of connection
A $300,000 gift from Donna and Gary Slaight enabled CAMH to purchase more than 500 tablets so that patients could stay connected with loved ones and their care teams during the pandemic.
While celebrations looked different in 2020, the CAMH community found ways to come together for special events including Pride and Caribana. CAMH staff and patients celebrated the 2SLGBTQ+ community with virtual events throughout June and gathered for a physically distanced Caribbean outdoor celebration in July.
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